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butlerRecognize this? Almost as shocking as the realization that underclassmen were born in the 90’s is the fact that, unless you’re a senior, probably not.

Demolished almost immediately after move-out, this is the building I lived in freshman year (I think) – one of several essentially identical, essentially repulsive, dormitories that made up Old Butler. Back in the day,  before Butler had its own convenience store and helipad, and when it was still cool (lie) to hop the fence into the Whitman construction site on the way to the Wa, this is what down-campus looked like.

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copsAccording to an article in the Princeton Packet earlier this week, Borough Police Lieutenant David Dudeck has said that, from here on out, the police will be taking  “a pro-active approach” regarding alcohol issues at the eating clubs.  Apparently, seven arrests and one hospitalization (that we know of!) in two weeks is cause for concern in the adult world.

Whatever, doodski. According to the Packet, the police, along with the borough prosecutor, have been meeting with clubs to discuss ways of preventing further alcohol-related incidents. To what these discussions might lead, however, we do not know, and the details of this new-found pro-activity remain nebulous indeed. Given Princeton’s long history of kids going a tad too hard, the fact that the article goes on to quote Dudeck as stating “we are down in enforcement just about across the board,” and describes Boro PD as “understaffed,” I’d wager that there’s not an English major out there that can read those quotation marks book-ending “pro-active” without detecting a hint of sarcasm.

Whether or not Princeton students will see the error of their ways, and what any of this will actually mean for Princeton’s night life remains to be seen. Not to be fatuous and/or obnoxiously privileged, but I think I speak for many when I say that I have an excellent lawyer (thanks Dad!) and a pre-game in t-minus two hours. Arrest that, Dudeck!

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bacne

Not actually me.

Hey.

Looking good in that American Eagle polo and drawstring cargo shorts. Might want to pick up a deep-V at some point, but the current ensemble probably won’t prevent you from rolling into Quadrangle, six dudes deep. Quadrangle (colloquially “Quad”) is one of ten eating clubs,  which are places you’ll go to up to four times a week to drain brews and nervously learn to socialize at an advanced undergraduate level. Tactics should not include: “Yeah, I’m totally a senior,” “Aren’t we Facebook friends?,” and “What activities are you doing to get into Woody Woo? I’m in Sustained Dialogue.” On that note, don’t be anxious about talking to girls– all the pretty ones have already slipped out of your reach and into the enviably post-pubescent arms of upperclassmen anyway. Maybe for now you should do me a solid and knock off an ST.

It’s cool that you love your entryway and your RCA is a total sweetie.  Enjoy those late-night philosophy discussions with your roommates and be sure to savor all those nuggets of bona fide intellectualism, including “Existentialism IS a humanism,” “Dude, that’s totally post-racial,”  and “You should totally rush St. A’s.” Soon the pseudo-intellectualism will begin to wane and you’ll find yourself power-walking directly to the liquor store once LIN360 lets out. Make sure not to schedule too many classes that end at 4:30–you’re going to need time to pick up a pack of 100s and a soy latte  (with room for Schnapps) before Nassau Weekly meetings.

Also, that mine-field of bacne you developed on OA should be clearing up any year now (consult Neutrogena), so cool beans. But, unfortunately, that hope you’re holding out of bulking up in the gym is change you can’t believe in. Your time is better spent funneling beers and volume booting all over your suite-mate’s wall.

Oh, and word to the wise, chief: photocopying Tower passes in Marquand is a no-go. They’re embossed.

Love,

Ted